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    Physiotherapy for Cyclists in London with Bodyset

    Physiotherapy for Cyclists in London with Bodyset

    To make the most of the outdoors this summer, I wanted to cram in one last challenge.

    I felt satisfied that I’d done lots of endurance cycling and wanted something slightly different. When fellow Dirty Wknd member Lottie mentioned she wanted to do a half ironman distance triathlon, my ears pricked up – a triathlon sounded like the right amount of challenging type 2 fun.

    We signed up with only 6 weeks to train for the event which was slightly daunting but we both completed our first 70.3 triathlon!

    Mentally and physically, it was blooming hard. 6 weeks is not a very long time to train your muscles to transition from purely cycling to swim, cycle and run… WITHOUT A CAFE STOP!

    I’m also not that much of a runner – my longest distance I’d ever run before was 10km and that wasn’t recently. My muscles hadn’t really built up over time to take the impact of the training and the half marathon run itself.

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    My Journey From Beginner Cyclist To Zwift Racer

    My Journey From Beginner Cyclist To Zwift Racer

    It’s safe to say that the past year has been full of surprises – and, pandemics aside, one of the biggest has been the inordinate amount of time I have spent on Zwift.

    I unwrapped my smart turbo trainer on Christmas Day 2019 (talk about ahead of the curve) with plans to do “a bit of winter training on rainy days” and, a year later, I find myself racing my socks off every Tuesday night for DWWRT in the WTRL Zwift Racing Leagues.

    Yes, it’s sweaty. Yes, it hurts. Yes, it’s a relatively intense way to spend a weekday evening.

    But it’s also really fun. I promise.

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    Autumn Cycling Kit Guide - What Do You Need For Cool Weather Riding!

    Autumn Cycling Kit Guide - What Do You Need For Cool Weather Riding!

    Cycling in summer is great. Wherever in the world you are, generally you don't need much kit. A pair of bib shorts, a lightweight jersey and some sun cream. You're all set. Conversely, cycling in deep winter is also fairly easy to do, kit wise. Put on all the layers you have, including that 1980s skiing balaclava of your Dad's, and off you go. You know it's going to be cold and/or wet, so you can prepare.

    What to do then when it's just a bit... meh? The autumn and spring months, especially in the UK, can be hugely changeable, making kit choice a bit of a nightmare. Not only that but the weather can change in either direction during the ride.

    You can be forgiven for thinking it's not worth riding in this weather, or taking all the kit you own with you (ah hello overheating, we've missed you!), however there are a staple few items that can save your autumn/spring ride. Read on below for our top tips on cool weather cycling kit:

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    Dirty Wknd x ICC Rapha Women's 100 Ride

    Dirty Wknd x ICC Rapha Women's 100 Ride

    Every September since 2012, Rapha have been running a global ride to celebrate women's cycling - the WMNS100.

    Whilst the gender gap within the cycling industry is definitely better than it was in 2012, there is still so much work to do, which is why we are supporting the WMNS100 rides again this year.

    Not only that but it's the 10 year anniversary of the event, so even more reason to come out, join a group ride and support women's cycling. 

    For this year we have teamed up with Islington CC and Rapha to bring you some awesome training rides in the run up to the big day, as well as a classic Essex 100km ride on the day itself - Sunday 18th Sept. 

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    Beginners' Guide to the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift

    Beginners' Guide to the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift

    On Sunday afternoon, at around 13:30 CET, the Women's Tour de France, officially the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, will set off in Paris.

    The best 160 or so riders in the world will line up on the Champs-Élysées for the first of 8 stages.

    TV cameras and the cycling world all watching; this is a massive moment for cycling in general, but especially for the continual growth of women's cycling.

    Before we go any further, however, a quick lesson in French pronunciation.

    Femmes is not pronounced how it is written, and to sound like a true cycling fan, you need to get it right. Here's a handy pronunciation guide.

    Please enjoy our guide to the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, and make sure you tune into the race (see below) and support women's cycling.

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    Dirty Wknd does the Vätternrundan Cycling Challenge

    Dirty Wknd does the Vätternrundan Cycling Challenge

    Vätternrundan is a 315km cycle around Lake Vättern starting and finishing in Motala, Sweden.

    There are around 23,000 cyclists who take part making it the world’s largest bike ride!

    In mid June 2022, 15 of those 23k were hardy Dirty Wknders, who had flown out to Sweden to take on this epic challenge.

    Below you can read their thoughts and feelings after riding 315km in a day.

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